Removing and installing alternator, 12-cyl. 6.0 l injection engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

• Special tools named: 30 mm ring spanner

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• Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove lock carrier with attaching parts 50.
2. Remove headlight 94Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior.
3. Pull protective cap (1) off and separate DF wire connector (2).
4. Unscrew B+ (battery positive) wire (arrow) from alternator.
5. Loosen spring-type clips (arrows) using spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 A.

6. Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt.
7. ⚠ Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed! — Use a 30 mm ring spanner on hexagon faces (1) to turn clamping device in direction of arrow to slacken poly V-belt pulley until poly V-belt is slack.
8. Remove poly V-belt.
9. Remove securing bolts (arrows) for alternator.
10. Remove the alternator from the bracket.
11. Insert ratchetV.A.G 1410/3 into torque wrenchV.A.G 1410.
12. Tighten B+ lead using torque wrenchV.A.G 1410 to specified torque before positioning alternator on bracket.
13. ⚠ When installing used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, vane pump) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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